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Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (4 beds)
4 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Double Room, Ensuite
Room with view
4 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite
4 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Superior Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sanctuary)
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Basic Double Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom
Room with view
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 beds)
6 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Shared Dormitory (6 beds)
6 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Shared Dormitory (4 beds)
4 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable adults-only hostel, walk to Lake Taupo

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Restaurant
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

A stay at Base Taupo - Hostel places you in the heart of Taupo, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupo and A.C. Baths. This hostel is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Taupo Hot Springs and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Huka Falls.

Make yourself at home in one of the 42 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.

Enjoy recreational amenities such as a nightclub and a fitness center. This hostel also features wireless internet access (surcharge), ski storage, and a fireplace in the lobby.

Satisfy your appetite at Element Cafe and Bar, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Meet other guests and eat at the complimentary reception.

Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and a 24-hour front desk. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is complimentary (available 24 hours).

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Total number of rooms - 42
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Ski storage
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Garden
  • Nightclub
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free property
  • Express check-in
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • WiFi (surcharge)
  • Year Built – 2008
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Free reception
  • Free self parking
  • Computer station
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Free airport transport - drop-off
  • Free parking nearby
  • Terrace
  • Street parking
  • Distance from property (ft) 164
  • Distance from property (metres) 50
  • Coin laundry nearby

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish

Parking

Free parking nearby

Room Amenities

Base Taupo - Hostel offers 42 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Fridge
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Dishwasher
  • Stovetop
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Heating
  • Linens provided
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Mobile key entry

Where to Eat

The hostel offers a complimentary manager's reception on select days.

Element Cafe and Bar - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Nearby Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

Minimum guest age is 18

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Caters to adults only

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Security system

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff do not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitisation practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)

Fees

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.19 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Base Backpacker Hostel
  • Base Backpacker Taupo
  • Base Hostel Taupo
  • Base Taupo
  • Base Taupo Backpacker
  • Base Taupo Hostel
  • Base Taupo Hostel Backpacker
  • Taupo Backpacker
  • Taupo Base
  • Taupo Base Hostel
  • Base Taupo Hostel / Backpacker
  • Base Taupo Hostel
  • Base Taupo - Hostel Hotel
  • Base Taupo - Hostel Taupo
  • Base Taupo - Hostel Hotel Taupo

We should mention

Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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